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Andrea Brillantes (born Ramona Anndrew Blythe Daguio Gorostiza on March 12, 2003) is a talented Filipino actress, singer, and businesswoman. She started acting when she was very young. Her first TV show was the comedy sketch show Goin' Bulilit.
After playing smaller roles, she got her big break starring in the TV series Annaliza. She is also very well-known for her role as Marga Mondragon-Bartolome in the popular drama Kadenang Ginto. Andrea has won several awards for her acting, including two PMPC Star Awards for Television. As of July 2025, she plays Fatima Benito in the show FPJ's Batang Quiapo.
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Andrea's Acting Journey
Starting Young (2010-2017)
Andrea Brillantes began her career at just 7 years old. She appeared in many TV commercials. Her first TV show was Goin' Bulilit in 2010, a comedy show for kids. In the same year, she had a supporting role in the series Alyna.
In 2012, Andrea started playing younger versions of main characters in several TV series. She was young Jackie in Budoy and young Veronica in Kahit Puso'y Masugatan. She also played young Celyn in Ina, Kapatid, Anak. People praised her role as Princess in the fantasy series E-Boy. She also appeared in popular shows like Wansapanataym and Maalaala Mo Kaya.
In 2013, Andrea got her first main role in the TV series Annaliza. This show was a remake of an older series. Annaliza became very popular and was watched by many people. Andrea's performance in Annaliza earned her an award for Best Child Performer. The next year, she starred in the family drama Hawak Kamay. Her role as Lorrie in this show also won her an award for Child Star of the Year.
Andrea then took on more serious roles. She played Lia Buenavista in Pangako Sa 'Yo and Stephanie Reyes in Ikaw Lang ang Iibigin. She also became a regular performer in the musical show ASAP. In 2017, she appeared in two more TV shows, A Love to Last and another episode of Wansapanataym.
More TV and Movie Roles (2018-Present)
In 2018, Andrea worked on three TV projects. She had a small role in Bagani and starred in an episode of Ipaglaban Mo!. In October 2018, she got one of her biggest roles as Marga Mondragon Bartolome in the drama Kadenang Ginto. This show was a huge hit and made Andrea even more famous. Her role in Kadenang Ginto helped her gain many fans on social media. She won several awards for her performance, including Most Promising Loveteam with Seth Fedelin.
Andrea also appeared in movies during this time. In 2018, she had a supporting role in the comedy film Ang Dalawang Mrs. Reyes. She also starred in the film Kahit Ayaw Mo Na. In 2019, she appeared in more films. She starred in Spark and the horror film Banal. She also appeared in another horror film called The Ghosting.
In November 2019, Andrea starred with Seth Fedelin in the romantic comedy film Wild Little Love. This movie first came out on the streaming platform iWantTFC. It later became available on TV and on Netflix. In December 2019, she had a small role in the comedy film The Mall, The Merrier. In March 2021, she starred with the Gold Squad from Kadenang Ginto in the drama series Huwag Kang Mangamba. In June 2021, her episode in the series Click, Like, Share: Poser was released. In September 2021, Andrea played a supporting role in the film On the Job: The Missing 8. Later in 2021, she reunited with Seth Fedelin in the weekly series Saying Goodbye.
In 2022, Andrea starred in two more series for iWantTFC: Lyric and Beat and Drag You & Me. Both shows were very popular with viewers. In August 2023, she returned to TV in the teen drama Senior High. In this show, she played twin sisters, Sky and Luna Cruz. Because Senior High was so successful, she continued her role in the 2024 TV series sequel, High Street.
Andrea's Life Outside Acting
Andrea Brillantes has been in relationships with her former on-screen partner Seth Fedelin and basketball player Ricci Rivero.
Filmography
Movies
Year | Title | Role |
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2010 | Father Jejemon | N/A |
2013 | Momzillas | Young Rina |
2015 | Crazy Beautiful You | Nene |
Everyday I Love You | Young Audrey | |
2018 | Ang Dalawang Mrs. Reyes | Macey Reyes |
Kahit Ayaw Mo Na | Ally | |
2019 | Spark | Beth |
Banal | Rithea "Thea" Del Rosario | |
The Ghosting | Grace | |
Wild Little Love | Sam | |
The Mall, The Merrier | teenage Morissette "Setset" Molina | |
2021 | On the Job: The Missing 8 | Diane |
Television Shows and Digital Series
Year | Title | Role |
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2010 | Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Alyna | Sofia Alvaro (credited as Blythe Gorostiza) |
2010–2013 | Goin' Bulilit | Herself |
2011 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Stroller | Angel |
Budoy | Young Jackie | |
2012 | Kahit Puso'y Masugatan | Young Veronica |
Ina, Kapatid, Anak | Young Celyn | |
Pidol's Wonderland: Ang Pizza ni Fritzie | Maddie | |
Wansapanataym: Da Revengers | Isay | |
Wansapanataym: Doll House | Emily | |
Nandito Ako | Young Anya | |
E-Boy | Princess | |
2012–2013 | Cielo de Angelina | Bernadeth Nantes |
2013 | Bukas Na Lang Kita Mamahalin | Young Amanda |
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Marriage Contract | Young Enez | |
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Bimpo | Young April | |
Istorifik: Kwentong Pidol's Fanstastik | Emily | |
2013–2014 | Annaliza | Annaliza Querubin / Julie Benedicto |
2014 | Wanspanataym: My Guardian Angel | Ylia Clemente Jimenez |
Hawak Kamay | Lorraine "Lorry" Magpantay-Agustin | |
2014–present | ASAP | Herself |
2015–2016 | Pangako Sa 'Yo | Lia Buenavista |
2017–2018 | Ikaw Lang ang Iibigin | Stephanie "Steph" Reyes |
2017 | A Love to Last | Young Andrea |
Wansapanataym: Louie's Biton | Tori | |
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Siopao | Waway | |
2018 | Bagani | Young Matadora |
Ipaglaban Mo: Dakip | Emily Angeles | |
2018–2020 | Kadenang Ginto | Margaret "Marga" Mondragon-Bartolome |
2020 | Paano Kita Mapasasalamatan? | young Iza Calzado |
2021 | Click, Like, Share: Poser | Beth/Lily |
Huwag Kang Mangamba | Mira Cruz / Mira Santisimo | |
Saying Goodbye | Elise | |
2022 | Lyric and Beat | Lyric |
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Engagement Ring | Victoria | |
Drag You & Me | Betty | |
2023–2024 | Senior High | Luna Amore Cruz / Sky Love Cruz |
2024 | High Street | Sky Love Cruz |
2025 | FPJ's Batang Quiapo | Fatima Benito |
Awards and Recognitions
Andrea Brillantes has received many awards for her acting and popularity.
Award | Year | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
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Anak TV Awards | 2023 | Net Makabata Star | Herself | Won | |
ASAP Pop Viewers' Choice Awards | 2014 | Pop Teen Popsies | Hawak Kamay | Nominated | |
Box Office Entertainment Awards | 2020 | Most Promising Loveteam (with Seth Fedelin) | Herself | Won | |
GEMS Hiyas ng Sining Awards | 2020 | Best Performance in a Supporting Role | Kadenang Ginto | Won | |
Platinum Stallion Media Awards | 2021 | Best Drama Actress | Huwag Kang Mangamba | Won | |
PMPC Star Awards for Television | 2013 | Best Child Performer | Annaliza | Won | |
2014 | Nominated | ||||
2021 | German Moreno Power Tandem of the Year (with Seth Fedelin) | Herself | Won | ||
PUSH Awards | 2021 | Popular Loveteam (with Seth Fedelin) | Herself | Nominated | |
Trending TikToker | Nominated | ||||
2022 | Popular Loveteam of the Year (with Seth Fedelin) | Huwag Kang Mangamba | Nominated | ||
Favorite On-screen Performance | Nominated | ||||
Trending TikToker of the Year | Herself | Nominated | |||
Tag Awards Chicago | 2022 | Best Supporting Actress | Huwag Kang Mangamba | Won | |
TikTok Philippines Awards | 2021 | Top Celebrity | Herself | Won | |
Urduja Heritage Film Awards | 2020 | Best Young Actress | Banal | Won | |
Yahoo! Celebrity Awards | 2014 | Child Star of the Year | Hawak Kamay | Won |
See also
- List of Filipino actresses
- Cinema of the Philippines
- Television in the Philippines